Botanicula in IOS

A tale of five tree creatures

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

94/100

Botanicula is an absolute triumph of atmosphere and sound design. Coming from Amanita Design, the masters of the 'interactive toy' genre, this game feels less like a series of puzzles and more like a living, breathing ecosystem. You guide five tiny creatures—a mushroom, a twig, a seed, a feather, and a nut—through a massive tree to protect the last seed from parasitic spiders. The way the world reacts to every click is magical; every leaf, bug, and drop of water has a unique animation and sound.

There is no text or dialogue, yet the story is perfectly clear through pure visual storytelling and incredible music by DVA. The puzzles are 'quirky' in the best sense of the word—they require you to experiment and play with the environment rather than follow dry logic. It’s a game that encourages curiosity and rewards you with a constant stream of tiny, delightful surprises. It’s one of the most charming and unique experiences on any platform, and it feels perfectly at home on a touchscreen where you can literally 'reach out' and touch the world.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.23Thu Dec 01 2022

Minor bug fixes and improvements.


Botanicula is a humor-filled adventure game from Amanita Design, creators of award-winning Machinarium and Samorost series, and Czech band DVA.

Five friends, little tree creatures, set out on a journey to save the last seed from their home tree which is infested by evil parasites.

- Relaxed game perfect for hard core gamers, their partners, families and seniors.

- More than 150 detailed locations to explore.

- Hundreds of funny animations.

- Incredible amount of hidden bonuses.

- Award winning music by Dva.

* "One of the prettiest things on iPad" - Kotaku

* "You absolutely need to check it out" (90%) - Toucharcade

* "A bold, bright, and brilliant" (90%) - PocketGamer

* "An amazing and heartwarming" (90%) - IGN

* IGF Excellence in Audio Award

* Game of the Year - jayisgames.com

* IndieCade: Best Story/World Design Award

* IGM Readers' Choice Award in Best Sound / Music


Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.

Botanicula is a humor-filled adventure game from Amanita Design, creators of award-winning Machinarium and Samorost series, and Czech band DVA.

Five friends, little tree creatures, set out on a journey to save the last seed from their home tree which is infested by evil parasites.

- Relaxed game perfect for hard core gamers, their partners, families and seniors.

- More than 150 detailed locations to explore.

- Hundreds of funny animations.

- Incredible amount of hidden bonuses.

- Award winning music by Dva.

* "One of the prettiest things on iPad" - Kotaku

* "You absolutely need to check it out" (90%) - Toucharcade

* "A bold, bright, and brilliant" (90%) - PocketGamer

* "An amazing and heartwarming" (90%) - IGN

* IGF Excellence in Audio Award

* Game of the Year - jayisgames.com

* IndieCade: Best Story/World Design Award

* IGM Readers' Choice Award in Best Sound / Music


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Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 534 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Botanicula is an award-winning, point-and-click adventure from Amanita Design. Guide five tiny tree-creature friends as they travel through richly illustrated environments to save the last seed from parasitic infestation. The game features more than 150 hand-crafted locations, hundreds of animations, hidden secrets, and an acclaimed soundtrack by DVA. With its unique hand-drawn art and focus on exploration and wonder, Botanicula is a masterpiece of indie gaming suitable for all ages.

Features

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Over 150 detailed locations to explore

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Hundreds of playful animations and hidden bonuses

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Acclaimed soundtrack by the band DVA

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Relaxed, exploration-first gameplay

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Stunning hand-crafted visual design

Tips

Promotion Videos

Botanicula - Official Trailer - YouTube

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News on this game

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Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, the game is completely non-violent and focuses on curiosity and problem-solving, making it perfect for families.

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